We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
